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Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine

Hershey, PA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What are your plans if medical school does not work out?
What specialty might you be interested in pursuing?
Why, based on your research experience, did you chose not to pursue a MD/PhD degree?

What was the most interesting question?

No responses

What was the most difficult question?

Have you had any life-altering experiences that encouraged you to pursue medicine?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

40 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Other

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Comfort Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

6 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

5 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

looked over my AMCAS application and PSU secondary, went over a list of possible interview questions

What impressed you positively?

the facilities are outstanding, particularly the simulation lab

What impressed you negatively?

the campus is basically located in the middle of a farm, and consists of one research building, a hospital, and some student housing

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The campus is very isolated.

What are your general comments?

Overall it was a very positive experience. Everyone was very relaxed and welcoming. The students were very friendly and enthusiastic to answer questions.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses